Advanced computer modeling of abdominal aortic aneurysms to predict risk of rupture
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal enlargement of the aorta which is related to weakness of the vessel wall (associated with degradation of connective tissue), and if left untreated will lead to rupture and cause death in 78% to 94% of cases. Approximately 7,000 deaths each year in th...
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University of Hull
2012
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.573888 |